What is the Academy?
Vision
To be the leading safety and security training Institution in South Africa — promoting knowledge and providing professional career education relevant to the needs of the industry.
Mission
To provide a high-standard, learning opportunity to empower learners through the rendering of outcome-based safety and security training and equipping them with the relevant knowledge and skills to execute effective service delivery.
How to Enrol:
Before applying for a Tshwane Metro Police post, you must meet the following basic requirements:
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Possession of a Grade 12 certificate
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Possession of a valid driver's licence
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Being between the ages of 18 to 35
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Being a South African citizen who resides in Tshwane
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No criminal record
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Being mentally and physically fit
The Human Recourse Management Section will advertise positions when available.
The process to follow after the positions are advertised is as follows:
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A complete CV -- stating all the information of the candidate -- must be handed in at the Tshwane recruitment officers, before the closing date of the advertisement.
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The Human Resources Division will handle the pre-selection of the candidates.
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A specific pre-selection process will be followed as indicated by the Department Community Safety. All selection criteria for evaluations is determined by the HOD or his/her nominee.
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After completing the pre-selection process, candidates will undergo interviews and medical evaluation.
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After these processes, the top successful candidates will be appointed as student constables.
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Programme Overview
12 month training that consists of:
| SA law |
Overload control |
| Criminal law |
Basic accident recording |
| Specific common law crimes |
Completion of Section 56 & 341 |
| Criminal Procedure Act |
Dangerous goods |
| Law of evidence |
Incident management |
| Constitutional law |
Stop and approach of vehicles |
| Administrative powers |
Practical survival skills |
| Powers derived from certain legislation |
Basic first aid |
| Use of force |
Drill manoeuvres |
| Interpretation of statues; |
Physical fitness |
| Animal Protection Act |
Physical Education |
| NRTA 29/1989 & 93/1996 |
Selected fire-arm skills |
| Systematic examination of vehicles |
Dimensions and projections on vehicles |
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By-law policing |
